state lawmakers are considering bills that legalize, reg you late and tax the drug possibly generating millions of dollars in the process, but some say this time around, money shouldn't be doing the talking. we are live with the story. >> reporter: well derrick we caught up with police keys in tacoma park today who admit this is an issue with many moving parts. everything from the economic impact to the law enforcement element, there's medical marijuana, health effects on youth and these are just some of the major points. at least right now, the state seems to be split on what to do. >> reporter: maryland's pot debate resparked today, state lawmakers are hearing from law enforcement, prosecutors, college students and parents getting their take on legalizing the drug. many police officers say slowdown. >> it's absolutely foolish to rush into this. i think we need to look at the experience that other jurisdictions are going to have. >> some of the other states including colorado are touting some of the economic benefits. lawmakers in maryland pushing legalization saying regulating and ta